Family Medicine

Finding a great family medicine practitioner is not always a simple matter, which is why so many residents of Springfield, Virginia, find working with Abdulkareem Kraidy, MD, of Mclaren Health Clinic so very rewarding. If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Kraidy’s approach to health and wellness, set aside some time to come in and meet the team. You can set up a visit online or by phone at your earliest convenience.  

What are the benefits of choosing a family medicine practitioner?

Family medicine focuses on delivering top-quality care to patients at each stage of life. Physicians receive advanced training in pediatric care, adolescent care, and geriatric care, in addition to internal medicine support during the earlier stages of adulthood.  

When you choose a family medicine practitioner, you can rest assured that your health and wellness needs are covered no matter where you are in your life’s journey. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know Dr. Kraidy and develop a trusting professional relationship. 

If you bring your loved ones to the practice, you’ll enjoy benefits like the ease of scheduling, streamlined medical recordkeeping and billing, and much more. 

What services does family medicine offer?

Family medicine covers the full span of routine health services. This includes pediatric care, women’s health, and primary care. Dr. Kraidy takes a holistic approach that acknowledges  the importance of social, emotional, and mental health in addition to physical health. 

Preventive health is the foundation of family medicine and focuses on screening for common health issues and tracking your health over time. You’ll also learn ways to improve how you feel and function each day. 

When issues arise, sick visits and urgent care services ensure you receive the same standards of care you enjoy during normal office visits. Dr. Kraidy focuses on getting you on track toward relief as promptly as possible. 

If you develop one or more forms of chronic disease, chronic disease management strives to reduce the severity of symptoms, boost quality of life, and potentially reduce your reliance on medication.

Of course, if you ever need specialized care, Dr. Kraidy can help you find an outstanding specialist and communicate with your extended care team as you move through treatment. 

How can I help a child who is fearful of family medicine visits?

Kids sometimes develop fears regarding medical care. This can happen after watching a movie or TV show that depicts medical services as scary or painful or can grow from a negative experience in a hospital or medical setting. 

Regardless of how fears develop, kids need immunization and routine health care to thrive. Consider bringing your child in with you during your next routine physical. This allows children to see that there’s nothing to fear about a visit to the doctor. 

Book a visit today by phone or online.